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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
TnLore,s Harness.

Most women naturally look forward to
matrimony as their proper sphere in life,
but they should constantly bear in mind
that fair, rosy face, bright eyes, ar 1 a
passports to a happy marriage All those
wasting disorders, weaknesses, dragging
down. sensations, and functional irregular
specific in DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t is the only medicine for women,
sold by druggists, under q positive guarantees
from the manufacturers, that it will give
satisfaction in every case, or money viii be
refunded. This guarantee has been printed
on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully carried
out for many years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
HOuSE-FuRNiSHINo.
practical Suggestions for the Stylish Deco
ration of ParlOrs.

practical Suggestions for the Stylish Deco
ration of ParlOrs.
Points and purses are strained to
avoid the prevalence of any one style
or color in house-furnishing Windows
looking over the same view are alike in
hanging, but here repetition ceases
Variety is shown in the furniture about
the reception rooms; the ornaments on
the mantels and cabinets are odd; COM
panion- pieces have been banished from
the walls, and where two or more
rooms connect different carpets are
seen. The floors were never more
handsomely made up. IF there are no
small children about, the floors are
bare and rugged. If fine hardwood
surface is not obtainable, the common
est of pine is leveled with putty, stained
and waxed. In the dressing choice is
based on ones purse, for neat rugs of
Smyrna pattern and domestic make
may be had for So, while the same size
in foreign weave comes at $75-that is.
1lxa yards. If small rugs are used on
one parlor, the other should be neatly
covered with one large mat, and if not
disposed to invest $500 or$1 800, a sub
stitute may be had in carpet of rug
design. Soft India and East Asia rugs
are in demand for chair covers. They are
safe as diamonds, and sterling as an in
vestment, and almost as lasting. When
one tires of chair, instead of having
it reupholstered, Il rug is bought and
thrown over it. Ladies who know the
charm of such an arrangement are
constantly on the look out for rem
nants of heavy brocade and raw silk
They are simply hemmed and care
lessly fixed over chair or divan, long
hat pins being used to hold them in
place.
Windows are hung with gay-colored
silk, and as finish very sheer silk
tissues are used in place of the more
delicate lace curtains.
The lambrequins will not be used on
mantels this year. Those who study
the progress of taste as led by interior
decorators are putting down the cold
marble fire shelves and substituting
tiles or hardwood. The marbles that
remain are draped with silk. plush or
brocaded sheets.
POrtieres are short, scant and two
toned, the darker of velvet and the re-
verse side of silk. Lamps and small
stands are almost Us numerous in fash
ionable homes as chairs. The fancy is
a pleasing one, for it admits of all
manner of dainty compositions for the
entertainment of the casual guest. At
one stand etchings form the attraction;
a second is covered with loose photos;
a fresh magazine and paper-knife oc-
cupy another, and some new book on
the fourth, with soft light and an
easy-chair, will beguile the most frivo-
lous.- Chicago Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
TRICKS ON THE STAGE.
a Thrilling Life and Death strureIa.

l1Ie ana Death struggle.
Some time ago there was on exb. oition, in
New ork, what was called the wonderful
electrical manr'
That ''wonder'' now says that he was al
ways secretly connected Nth a battery so ar
ranged as to defeat discovery!
Many freaks of nature are only freaks
OF clever deceptive skill
Bishop, the mind-reader, so-called, was
shown to be only a shrewd student of hu-
man nature, whose reading of thought was
not phenomenal.
Even so intelligent man as Robert Dale
Owen was for many years fully persuaded
were genuine, but, in the Katie King case,
he eventually found that he had been re-
morSelesSly deceived.
When to natural credulity is added a
somewhat easily fired imagination, spectres
become facts, and clever tricks realities.
That man, remarked a prominent ply
stefan the other day to our reporter, ''thinks
he is sick He is 'hypo.' He comes here
regularly three times week for treatment.
There is absolutely nothing the matter Nth him,
but Of course every time he comes fix him
up something"
ayes, $500 visit. But what give him
has no remedial power whatever. 1 have
to cater to his imaginary ills. He is one of
my best friends, and dare not disappoint
his fears"
An even more striking case of profession
al delusion is related by w. II. Winton,
business manager of the Kingston On. "
''In 1888, Mr.. R. r., of New York, Ga rela-
tive of a late vice-president of the United
States) was seriously i'll of very fatal dis
order. The best physicians attended him,
but, until the last one was tried, he con-
stantly grew worse. This doctor gave him
some medicine in a two-ounce bottle. Inn
proving, he got another bottle, paying S2
for each. He was getting relief after hav-
ing used several of these mysterious small
bottles,
One day he laid one on his deskin his New
York office. In the same Office a friend was
using remedy put up in a large bottle.
By pure accident it was found out that these
two bottles contained exactly the same
medicine, the two ounce vial costing the
doctor patient So, while his friend paid but
t1.25 for a bottle holding over sixteen
ounces of Warmers safe cure. The doctor S
services were stopped at once, the man
continued treating himself with what his
doctor had secretly Observation-Disclosures
safe cure, which finally restored him to
health from an attack of what his doctors
called bright's disease
If the leading. physicians in the land,
through fear of the code, will secretly pre-
scribe Warmers safe cure in all cases of
kidney, liver and general disorder, do they
not thereby confess their own inability to
cure it, and, by the strongest sort of indorse-
ment, commend that preparation to the pub
Gcl
We hear it warmly spoken of in every di-
rection, and we have no doubt whatever
that 1t is, all things considered, the very
best article of the kind ever known.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia,
general debility, habitual constipation, liver
and kidney complaints are speedily eradi-
Gated from the system. 1t disinfects,
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. Health
and vigor are obtained more rapidly and
permanently by the use of this great natural
antidote than by any other remedy hereto
fore known. As a blood purifier and tonic
it brings health, renewed energy and vital
ity to worn and diseased body.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
HkEHAT
Ais
YOU?

DO YOU feel dun. languid, low-spirited, life
le<zs and indeecribably miserable, both physf-
caIly and mentally; experience q sense or
fullness or bloating after eating, or of gone
ing, tongue coated. bitter or bad taste In
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, frequent
headaches, blurred eyesight, floating gpecks
before the eyes, nervous prostration or ex-
haustion. irritabifty of temper. hot hushes,
alternating with chilly sensations, sharp,
biting, transient pains here and there. cold
feet, drowsinesS after meals, waIefulness, or
disturbed and undressing sleep, constant,
indescribable feeling OF dread. or of impend--
ing calamity
IF you have all, or any considerable number
of these symptoms, you are suffering from
that most common OF American maladies-
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The moro
complicated your disease has become, the
greater the number and diversity of symp--
DIR. P1erce>B Golden Medical Discovery
will subdue IL, If taken according to direc-
tons for a reasonable length of time II not
cured, complications multiply and Consump-
ton of the Lungs. Skin Diseases, Heart Disease,
rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
maladies are quite liable to set in and, sooner
or later, induce a fatal termination.
Dr. Pferce1S Golden Medical Dis
cOVery acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
purities, from Whatever cause arising. It is
equally eficacious in acting upon the Kid
neys, and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. As
an appetizing, restorative tonic il promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills and
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred diseases.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

Stranger Gin Lincoln real estate
office)-"I would like a situation of
some kind" "You would, Ell? Well,
we need a man, but we can't afford to
pay more than ten dollars a week.
Have you had experienced" mot in
real estate" Whats your businessP"
II have been advance agent of circus
all summer" You have? Will you
sign a contract to work ut forty dollars
o week ?''-LincOLrs Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

CONSUMPTION, Scrofula, General Debility,
Coughs and Bronchitis, can be cured by the
use of Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites. Prominent ply
sicians use it and testify to it's great value.
Emulsion for an obstinate Cough with
Hemorrhage, Loss of Appetite, Emaciation,
Sleeplessness, etc. Ali of these have now
left, and I believe your Emulsion has saved
a case of well developed Consumption. 1T.
J. FINDLEY, NJ. D., Lone Star, Texas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
The stomach as a Vinegar Cruet.

A singing as of hot vinegar is sometimes
felt in the gullet. This is produced by an
acid or gas evolved by dyspepsia. A genial
carminative, far more reliable than car
Stomach Bitters, which is an exceptionally
fine source of relief from every symptom Of
indigestion; also from fever and ague, ner-
vousness, constipation and biliousness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

Not unlike the thrifty oak in It's germ, de-
velopement and growth, is consumption.
But even this mighty foe of mankind, posi-
lively yields to the wonderful curative prop
critics of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery if taken early. Don't be blind TO
your own interests and think yours a hope
less case. This remark able remedy has res
cued thousands. OF druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

ache, dizziness, constipation, biliousness, or
to restore regular, healthy action to the
liver, stomach and bowels. equal to those
reliable little Pleasant Purgative Pellets
prepared by DIR. Pierce. OF druggists
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

''HE Is filling his last cavity" mournfully
said q young dentist, the body of his de-
ceased partner was lowered into the grave.
~ Y. Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
ARKANSAS OR ARkANSAW2
The Latter Pronunciation Is Correct, But
Few People Know 1t.

The Latter Pronunciation Is Correct, But
Few People Know 1t.
1t is really exasperating to be obliged
to explain and apologize every time
one pronounces this word correctly in
intelligent New England circles, where
the later and improper pronunciation
was invented and had been established
parasitic upon our nomenclature. Had
not the Legislature of the State Of
ficially declared the final syllable to
properly have the sound of saw, not
sass, or had not the inhabitants from
earliest settlements, to say nothing of
the people of Louisiana. of which Ar
kansas was once part, always pro-
nounced it saw, there would neverthe-
less be no authority for the curt and
abbreviated sass which is generally
given. The word is an attempt upon
the part of the first French mission
aries of Marquette's time to phonet-
ically spell in French the name of
tribe of Indians, and no Frenchman
would ever pronounce the combination
of letters in the manner taught by the
New Englanders. The final was and
is silent, and the has the nasal aw, so
COHllAOh III IAilly SPCCCA.
as for the old comparativists, who,
regardless of the inconsistency of
English spelling. always inquire
''if Arkansas is Arkansaw why is not
Kansas Kansaw," they may be glad to
learn that Kansas was Kansaw, and
early AngloAmerican travellers so
pronounced it, and even attempted to
spell it Theoretically in English, as can
be seen in Lieutenant Longs expedi-
ton to the Rocky Mountains, 1S19-1S21,
where the word is spelled Konza-the
nearest combination of English letters
that can approach the true French
sound. But Arkansas is not the only
French geographic term that has been
sacrificed to the attempt of New
England photographers to create in
that region a standard pronunciation of
the English. The word CHEN, for in
stance, which was originally applied to
the Indians from their system of police,
believe, and meant literally the Dog
Indians, now graces, the rivers, coun-
ties, cities and mountains of our maps
as Cheyenne-the most plausible illus
tration of Yankee-phonetic pronuncia-
ton of a French-spelled word. "Ar-
kansaw'' may be difficult to say, and
may fall heavily upon our ears, but it is
proper all the same, and the sooner
Arkansas" is abolished the better for
our consistency.-Scien
TO Make Good Coffee.-Beat an
egg with twelve teaspoons coarsely-
ground coffee for every ten cups re-
quired add one cup cold water, stir.
Pour in the coffee pot, which must be
bright and clean, one cup cold water :;
add the prepared coffee, and set over a
hot fire; bring to boil; then fill the
pot with boiling water and keep at an
almost boiling point until the dregs
settle and the liquid is of clear amber
color. Season each cup with one tea
spoon white sugar and two tablespoons
cream from last nights milk. This,
with the toast, makes a nice, tempting,
healthy country breakfast. easy to pre-
pare and good enough.-Good Cheer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

CALIFORNIA has at present about 120 Con.
gregational churches with 5000 members.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

THOSE whose Compilations are pool
should use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair Dive. Black or Brown, SOC.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

A POLITE way of dunning a delinquent is
to send him bouquet of forget-me-nots.-
Go,den Ddus
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
Suit Yourself

We notice it is usually a skin flint who
tries to hide crime-Duluh Photographer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

WORTH repeating-a kiss-sometimes.
Burlington Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

The reporter who goes out to interview
man always starts with an Interrogation
point in his head-Merchd,st Traveller
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

YON sturdy oak whose branches wide
Boldly the storms and winds defy,
Not long ago an acorn, small,
Law dormant meath the summer ekY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

USE BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs for
Coughs, Colds and all other Throat Troubles.
-"Pre-eminently the best."-Iev Henry
Ward Beechsr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

In matrimonial affairs love frequently
goes out with the tied-Te1GS Strings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

JAPAN is considered superior to paint to
keep tin from rustin9.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

tain matter of interest to everybody The history of Abr
Lincoln during the Wharf.-The PERSONAL inner history
will be reeounted by the private secretaries of Mr. Lincoln
The Siberian traveller George KEENAN, who has returned
from evenu journey of 15 600 miles through Siberia and
Russia undertaken with artist at the of The
CENTURY will make his report Siberia and the Exile S
tenn in series of papers which will asonsh the world Mr..
made the personal acquaintance of 800 eeG
Hoosier Schoolmaster George W. Cable Frank R. Stock.
and other famous authors will furnish novels and novel
etes there win be narratives of personal adventure In the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

The smokers delight-'Tansill's Puncl
&C. cigar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

Waunnelng Libby prison with article by Gen onna
the War;
richly !ustad the West
recently DeeH
great work Ih
paper Co., ST. York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

To near-sighted person no one is per
fectly pla n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
CURES ALL HUMoRS.

from a common Bl0tchs or Eruption, to the
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short all diseases
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
tested its potency in curing letter Eczema.
Erysipelas, Boils, Carbunces, Sore Eyes Scroll
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
white Swellings," Goitre, or Thick Neck
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for a large Treatise. with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
CONSUMPTEON.

which is ScrOfula OF tIle Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
Velous power over this terribly fatal disease,
when first offering this now world-famed rem
of calling it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name too restrictive for
a medicine which, from it's wonderful COM
bination of tonic, or strengthening, Alternative,
or blood-cleansing, ambitious pectoral, and
nutritive properties, is unequaled, not only
as a remedy for Consumption, but for all
Chronic Diseases of the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17
Liver, Blood, and Lunqs.

For Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Short
ness of Breath, Chronic Nasal Catarrh, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Severe Coughs, and kindred
affections, it is an efficient remedy.
Sold by Druggists, at $I.O0, or Six Bottles
Sor $500.
ar Send ten cents in stamps for DIR. Pierce's
book on Consumption. Address,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-17

Thoroughly cleanse it by using DR.. Pierce,S.
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, fair skin, buoyant spirits vital
strength and bodily health will be established.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-17
PROTESTING AGAINST An ASSESSMENT



ANCEs AGAINST TIE TAX COMMISSIONERS.
President Beekman, the members Of the Board of
Aldermen and the Tax Commissioners Wefo yes'eiuS
served with wrts Of ccruorari Issued by Juuso ro'
tor directing them 10 certify and return u inc Cou'
all their proceedings descsions and actions III tno
taxation Of the New-York Elevated Halfway .oinpau,
and the Manhattan Elevated Railway Company The
writ Is made returnabe on August to tho special
term Of the Supreme Court when the action OF The
TAX Commissioners and Aldermen will be reviewed.
ThS ranna, Of asae II and
The first IS that the certlncatc ahncAeo W ens
roll and S y s inc
the company, and that the Tax CoInmisslonols aiu
not sign the book OF annual record OF Per TnIs the
capital stock and personal property Of the conran
fixed at valuation Of ST. l6e'so5s; On Anil 30.
1887 return made to the Tax Comm as t :
that the company owned Sni,oe I Thar the company
owned real estate the assessed value OF whicn va
7se and was as also the OSe e%Yo liable to
taxation thoir capital stock, 70 the ;he capai
stocs 81 the comTany was no greater than par that
ia violation Of law Tax CommssloneIs D,nrriS anu NJ
netht ea wt o5S and allowed deductions
therefrom ony $12,341 100 assessing Ine p" al
So $50 and refusing to permit any deduction IN
from that valuation by reason OF the o"h0isnP "
saTs Son oeres that the said assessment Of
It's capital stock and personal rrorer.y bIgbe,
nron1tonSte valuation than other real personal
propoTtv IN the same roll by the same officers The
company further alleges that in geas an% other
assessabIe property in this city weTe NOT 1or inc
year 1887 faithfully assessed and valued ur roaued
nv law at the sum in their Judgment, for which the
would sell under ordinary at about
90 per cent OF the true value. while the capta stocw
~ the Manhattan Company was assessed at us iuii
value. A.. ,,,r, Ayenue
Dry Dock Fast broadway and Battery, SKIN hVcnuu,
second Avenue. Twenty-third Street, Central cross
Town and most of the other surface railroad com,
NAMES show that their capital stock was assessor
lower in proportion than that OF Inc Maiih'"a" ''"
pany. x,.o, youro.a
Company Is similar in language 10 that OF me Man
haitian except that the valuation Of the capital STOCK
and personal property is fixed at 81 13e6s4, ana so
assessed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-17
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA 81 OCRS
SAN FRANCISCO. July 16. 1851

SATURDAY, July Up NJ
The stock markets to-day dull with transactions
in the two hours OF business at the Stock Exchange
aggregating only 75ls shares and at the Consolidated
Exchange 400 shares But the markets were character
lied by strong tone and the development OF confidence
that either purposes OF the recent depression have
been accomplished that natural causes and individual
judgments about 10 surpass personal manipula-
ton Very little heard about the Baltimore and
Ohio deal or OF the Individual connections with IT, beyond
some romantic theories which were published
in the morning. Only one stock record
ed sales OF as much 10000 shares at
the Stock Exchange and that Reading with trans
actions amounting to 1900 shares thalf stockJ The
greatest strength developed in the Vanderbs ana
other stocks which supposed to be In any manner
allied 10 the much-talsed about deal, While
Western Union, after selling at yes. closed I'M
changed at 76a8. and Reading closed
only ID higher than yesterday. Sharp advances werc
made In some OF the lowpriccd railways and the low
priced coal and iron propertios New-York and New
England was specially weak and closed d lower than
last evening" but the market generally closed strong at
close TO tho best ngures
In state bonds the dealings were covered ny sales
North Carolina special at steady fgures-l5ia OF
city bank stocks North America sold 32) at l27,
Cover nment bonds neglected. but were steady Mt
ouot att ons as follows: